Nominees from developed nations are permitted. This search for the most poor is not confined to undeveloped countries, or developing countries. The presence of foreign mining interests in these countries does not prohibit nomination.

A father and son in the poverty-stricken Rwandan countryside. (Image courtesy by James Nachtwey / Vanity)

The ownership of shares, Prada handbags, property or animals is strictly prohibited, as is the use of false hair extensions, botox, participation in reality cooking shows and penile enhancements.

The numbers of stillborn babies and infant mortalities will count as credits for nominees.

Being stateless, as well as homeless, will be considered an advantage.

Judges are to be immediately informed if nominees die in between the nomination date and Judgement Day, and such nominees will automatically be disqualified; that is, nominations cannot be transferred to surviving children or relatives.

All nominations are to be accompanied by a photo of the nominee and a mobile phone number and email address.

It is a condition of entry that nominees agree to be available to participate in a reality TV show and that all copyright and immoral rights thereby revert to Independent Australia in perpetuity and that all expenses will be borne by the nominees.

The Inaugural 500 Poor List is an equal opportunity list and encourages nominations from women, people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islanders.

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